Our Events Only Package is a great option for travelers wishing to book their own accommodations. Some of our guests each year come to New Orleans with a specific hotel they’d like to stay at. Some have friends or family they stay with, and some rent an Airbnb vacation rental. So if you’re looking for the complete package without hotel, you’ve come to the right place!

Your Mardi Gras 2027 Package includes all of the below:

  • 4-Star Hotel Stay in the Middle of All the Action and Fun! Choose Between Our 3 Featured Hotels. An Event-Only Package (Without Hotel) is Also Available.

  • Champagne Toast & Introduction: Let’s Celebrate Your Arrival into New Orleans!  

  • Welcome Party: Enjoy Cocktails & Appetizers with New Friends, Prize Giveaways, Photo Booths, & More!  

  • Bourbon St. Balcony Party: A 6-Hour Party on the Best Balcony on Bourbon St., Includes Premium Bar & Cajun Buffet!  

  • Ultimate Bead Pack: Tons of Beads to Toss Down to the People Below on Bourbon St. 

  • Premium Parade Grandstand Seating for an Evening of Parades, includes “Super Krewe” Orpheus Parade, Headed by Harry Connick Jr. 

  • Swamp Boat Cruise Through the Bayous of Louisiana: A Cajun Captain Guides the Tour, See Gators, Raccoons, Wild Boars & More!

  • Ghost Tour Through the French Quarter: Spooky!  

  • Mardi Gras Celebration Goody Bag: Includes Beads, a Mardi Gras Mask, Local Snacks & Goodies.

  • Café au Lait & Beignets at Café du Monde, the French Quarter’s Original Coffee Shop: Enjoy This Savory Treat Across from the Iconic Setting of Jackson Square!  

  • Arthur Hardy’s Official 2027 Mardi Gras Program & Guide, Collector’s Edition.  

  • Insider Guides at All Events, Making Sure You’re Having the Absolute Time of Your Life Every Step of the Way!

Events-Only Package pricing is $825 per person. Custom quotes available upon request.

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What's Not Included:

  • Airfare.

  • Transportation to/from airport. **We suggest a taxi. Taxis offer a flat rate fee from the airport to any hotel in the French Quarter or Downtown Area. Cost is $36 total for up to 2 passengers, +$18 per each additional passenger.

  • Transportation to/from events, unless noted **All events are walking distance from our 3 featured hotels, max walking distance is 1/2 mile.

Booking & Cancellation Policy:

Booking Options:

  • 50/50 Plan: 50% deposit per person to book, final 50% due January 1, 2027.

  • Payment Plan: $200 deposit per person to book, monthly payments, final payment due January 1, 2027.

  • Full Payment Upon Booking: Total cost of the package is paid at booking.

Ready to Book? Call or Email us at (504) 322-7753, info@festivalinsidertours.com. OR Book Online! Book directly on our website: Click Here to Book Now!

Cancellation Policy:

  • Cancellations received before January 1, 2027 receive a full refund minus a $200 cancellation fee per person. This cancellation fee can be applied to any future re-booking. Just join us for a future Mardi Gras, and you will recover this cancellation fee in full.

  • Cancellations received after January 1, 2027 forfeit amount already paid.

  • Reservations made after January 1, 2027 are non-refundable.

“Peace of Mind” Guarantee:

  • If the event is cancelled due to COVID or any other reason, full refunds will be issued to all guests, including deposit.